First published 2017
Arturo Benvenuti's "Imprisoned" opens with a man waking up in a cold, concrete cell. Wrongfully accused of a crime, he finds himself trapped in a corrupt prison system, forced to navigate a world of violence, betrayal, and bureaucratic indifference. As he struggles to prove his innocence, he forges unlikely alliances with fellow inmates, each fighting their own battles. Tensions rise as the man uncovers a disturbing conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of power. In a final, desperate bid for freedom, he must risk everything in a high-stakes gamble that could either set him free or seal his fate forever. At its core, "Imprisoned" is a gripping exploration of the human spirit's resilience in the face of injustice.
Genres: fiction, drama, suspense, mystery, crime, political-thriller
Vibes: dark, emotional, fast-paced, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-allies, high-stakes, resilience
273 pages · Kindle Edition · Skyhorse
Content warnings: violence